The University of Texas at Dallas
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$13,992
Avg in-state tuition
$38,970
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public university located on an urban campus in Richardson, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,669, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,992, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,970.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1220-1450
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards29k
Students enrolled
95%
Online student enrollment
25:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Asian
31%
White
28%
Hispanic
15%
Non-U.S. Citizen
14%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
44%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
72%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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